Join us for this very popular Sunday morning walk interpreted by our field ornithologist and garden docent.

A favorite group of Pelargoniums is the scented varieties, ranging from lemon to pineapple, rose to peppermint. In Victorian times, stairways and garden paths were lined with pots of scented pelargoniums so long garments would brush the leaves and perfume the air. Pelargonium spp. can be found in the newly renovated Garden of Fragrance and in this month's In Bloom feature, complete with photos, a plant profile and exact locations.

From the Executive Director

Dear Friends,

Many of you will remember the droughts of the past during which we all saved shower water and, ahem, flushed less often. It seems those days have returned to California. Those of us with a passion for gardening may be increasingly concerned about our gardens and water usage. We will be following this developing dry period throughout the next few months and provide you with updates and advice…

Botanical Illustration II - Pen & Ink This eight-week class focuses on the power of beautiful line work through studies that allow the student to discover and develop their innate ability to draw with perfect accuracy.

Special Events

Join us at San Francisco's Favorite Garden Party!

Purchase tickets now for September's gala luncheon!
See you September 10th!

Help city kids experience nature - right in the heart of San Francisco! September is back-to-school time and at SF Botanical Garden it’s also back-to-nature time. Over 5,500 San Francisco school children will visit the Botanical Garden this year and volunteers are needed to help.

Training takes place Tuesdays, 9:00 am–12:30 pm September 23 through December 9.

Present your SFBGS Membership card to receive special admission privileges in addition to discounts on gift shop purchases at more than 200 public gardens, arboreta and conservatories throughout North America! SFBGS is a member of American Horticultural Society's Reciprocal Admission Program. AHS encourages members of participating gardens to travel the country and discover the beauty and diversity of horticulture across America.